The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on July 18, 2011 in the Media Center of the School. Chair Wing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with members Hoff, Johnson, Nelson, Rylander, Spangler, Van Santen, and Wing present. Also present were Superintendent Allan Jensen, and Renee Melby.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Nelson moved to approve the agenda, Rylander seconded. MCU.

Nelson moved to approve the following consent agenda:

Approval of June 20, 2011 minutes.

YTD Financial Report.

Approval of bills: June Hand-payables: $19,345.23, June Wire Transfers: $69,640.41, and July bills: $120,856.64.

Hoff seconded. MCU.

Communication/Delegations

Board ReportsNelson reported on Region 1 and Lakes Country Service Coop.

Stevens Traverse Grant Public Health will no longer be providing a contract for health services for the schools. Ashby, West Central Area, and Herman Schools have been approached by Prairie Ridge Health indicating their interest to provide services. A private entity from Fergus Falls has also indicated their interest. As the preference is to stay within Grant County we hope to have the terms of a contract from Prairie Ridge Health for the August Board Meeting.

Summer building maintenance is on schedule. The gym floors are scheduled to be re-sealed this week.

The bus fleet is nearly ready for the start of school.

The Football Position is still not filled.

Evansville Superintendent Mark Westby has called indicating that the Evansville Board intends to extend an invitation to the Ashby and Brandon Boards to discuss areas of common interest and possible co-operative efforts. The Board indicated a willingness to accept the invitation.

Mr. Knick joined the meeting at 6:50 pm.

An update on Legislative issues was discussed. The possibility of a 60/40 shift and delays on aid payments is very high.

A three year energy consumption analysis was reviewed indicating that the electric boiler is on schedule as anticipated for approximately an 8 year payback.

Mr. Knick gave a report on the Summer Weight Training Program, Basketball Camp, and the Elementary Learning Garden. All of which have been very successful.

Discussion ItemsMSBA Summer Seminar will be held August 7-9th. Member Johnson plans to attend Monday August 8th.

Action ItemsNelson made a motion to approve the Health and Safety Program Revenue Application Attachment 10. Van Santen seconded. MCU.

Van Santen made a motion to approve membership in MSBA, MASSP, and MASA. Nelson seconded. MCU.

Johnson made a motion to increase student lunch fees $.10 per State mandate and the other fees to remain the same as follows: